Recipe Blogs
Top Eight Maxwell & Williams Picks for Newly Weds
Creating a home together is about more than just filling it with things; it's about choosing pieces that reflect your shared tastes and will be a part of your daily lives for decades to come. These homeware and serveware essentials will not only serve practical purposes but also help make a house a home, filled with love and memories.
Three Top Tips for Mediterranean-style Entertainment
Embracing Mediterranean style entertainment can transform home dining into a leisurely, sensory delight. It might have you thinking that it is a breezy evening on a coastal Greek island or that you are on a sun-drenched terrace in Tuscany.
Four Fun Ideas to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is traditionally a time to celebrate romance, but it is also a wonderful opportunity to show love and appreciation for all the special people in your life. Whether you are spending the day on your own, with your significant other or surrounded by friends and family - be sure to do something special and unique this year. After all, it is a leap year.
Tea Time Around the World
Tea, the elixir of serenity, has woven itself into the fabric of human culture for over 5000 years, originating in China. From the 9th century, Japanese Buddhist Monks embraced tea cultivation and shared their tea wisdom. Europe only welcomed tea in the 17th century.
Dinner Party and Home Entertaining Etiquette for Hosts and Guests
Crafting an enjoyable dinner party is about more than food or attendance; it's about embracing the timeless grace of good etiquette amidst our high-tech lives. While today's gatherings are a far cry from the grandeur of Downton Abbey, the essence of proper manners remains as relevant as ever. As Riandi Conradie, founder of The South African Etiquette Academy, aptly puts it, "We expect a host to be good, but it goes both ways. Being a good guest is equally important and is likely to get you invited again.”
Derick van Biljon’s Isolation Chicken Recipe
Food stylist, gourmand and chef, Derick van Biljon (Foodie South Africa - https://foodie-sa.co.za/) shares his Isolation Chicken recipe with us. He explains where this Chicken Recipe got its name.